Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

It was a busy weekend of college hoops as Aaron recaps it all. He starts the wild Kentucky win over Arkansas, transitions to Louisville's win over Duke and wraps with UConn being thiiiiiis close to a big victory and Arizona potentially turning a corner out West. Here is a rundown of today's show: Calipari gets Ejected and Kentucky Wins: Aaron opens the show by breaking down the wild game on Saturday in Fayetteville. He explains why yes, he believes Calipari got a technical (5:00) and how it helped spur Kentucky to victory. He also explains why he belives this could potentially be one of the most important games of the season, and why Saturday proves that the Wildcats can play with anyone in college hoops. He wraps on the game by discussing Arkansas, and why he believes this game proves that Arkansas is a tourney team that can do damage in the SEC (20:00). The rest of the College Hoops Weekend: Aaron spends the second half the show discussing the rest of the week in college hoops. He explains why David Johnson

It's Thursday and you know what that means -- an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron opens by discussing a wild week in college hoops, as Auburn, Kentucky and Duke all lost. What it means for each team? He also discusses LSU's historic win in the title game against Clemson, and wraps by previewing Arkansas-Kentucky this weekend.    Here is a rundown of today's show:   Auburn, Kentucky and Duke all lose -- should any be worried? Aaron opens the show by discussing the string of high-profile upsets across college hoops this weekend. He begins by talking about Auburn-Alabama, and why he believes this game is more about Alabama turning a corner than Auburn being awful. He discusses Kentucky's loss at South Carolina and explains why this proves Nick Richards' value and quickly hits on a Duke loss as well. Finally he wraps on Seton Hall, a team he believes is one of the ten best in college hoops.   LSU's National Championship: Next, Aaron turns his attention to football, where he hits on LSU's

It's Championship Monday as Aaron previews the college football title game, talks college hoops and welcomes legendary Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton to the show. Plus, a couple special shout outs at the end of the show, as Aaron is recording live from Lagasse's Stadium in Las Vegas. Here is today's rundown:   A full look ahead at the College Football title game: We are now hours from the national championship game, and Aaron shares some thoughts leading into the big game. Aaron explains why yes, he is "rooting" for LSU, and why it will be good for college football if Ed Orgeron's Tigers win. Also, why there will be some major conversations about Trevor Lawrence if he wins this game. Finally, Aaron wraps by talking Mike Leach to Mississippi State, and closes with some thoughts on college hoops. We should have a new No. 1 come Monday.   Leonard Hamilton joins the show: Next up, Aaron welcomes legendary -- and yes, he is a legend -- Leonard Hamilton to the show. The guys discuss lessons of aging, the stat

Aaron recaps an eventful week in college hoops on the latest episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. He discusses North Carolina's latest loss and what it means for Cole Anthony before breaking down what Kentucky's latest win means for the Wildcats. Then he opens up the mailbag and answers listener questions. Here is a rundown of today's show:   North Carolina loses -- will Cole Anthony ever return? Aaron opens the show by discussing what North Carolina's recent loss means for Cole Anthony's future with the team. With the Tar Heels sitting at 8-7 overall, he wonders if we'll ever see Anthony in a North Carolina uniform again. He discusses the plusses and minuses and why, if the Tar Heels keep losing, it might not matter. Also, UNC's struggles highlight what is an historically down year for the ACC.   Did Kentucky turn a corner? After Kentucky's victory over Georgia, Aaron asks if the Wildcats turned a corner with a gritty road win. He then wraps by discussing some of this week's big games, including quick

It was a busy weekend across college hoops, and Aaron Torres has you covered as he hits on all the big topics from the weekend. He opens on another disappointing loss by Louisville, before hitting on Kentucky, Memphis, Michigan State and a number of other topics.   Here is a quick rundown of the show:   Louisville Loses Again, How Much Trouble Are They In? Aaron opens the show by discussing another Louisville loss. A few weeks ago people accused Aaron of having a "hot take" for saying the Cardinals in trouble. Fast forward to 2020 and they've lost their third straight to a Power 5 team. Aaron explains what the Cardinals problems are, and thinks there is only one solution to fixing them.   The Rest of the College Hoops Weekend: Aaron talks about Nick Richards' emergence at Kentucky, why no one should be giving up on Memphis after one loss and why Michigan State finally looks like the preseason title contender we all predicted. Also, "will San Diego State go undefeated" talk has begun, but Aaron explains why th

We've got a new year, but Aaron is here and ready to drop a new Aaron Torres Pod. He opens the show by discussing his "massive college football news" tweet and talks Tua, then transitions to some college hoops, where he discusses the biggest questions for the 2020 calendar year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last weekend of 2019 gave us plenty to talk about, and Aaron recaps it all on an action-packed episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Pod. From the College Football Playoff, to Kentucky's win over Louisville and Arkansas's victory at Assembly Hall, Aaron has you covered. The College Football Playoff Delivers: Aaron opens the show by talking about the thrilling semifinal between Clemson and Ohio State in the College Football Playoff (3:00). He tells you why the refs screwed Ohio State with three bad calls, but why the Buckeyes still have no one to blame but themselves for the loss. He also discusses an incredible performance from Trevor Lawrence against the Buckeyes, and LSU's dominant win over Alabama. Kentucky's win over Louisville Highlights the College Hoops Weekend: Next, Aaron transitions to the big game this weekend, Kentucky's win over Louisville (28:00). He explains why this game proves that concerns over Kentucky were greatly exaggerated, why Tyrese Maxey might be the answer as the Wildcats "go-to" p

Many of you are headed back to work on Thursday, and because he's a man of the people, Aaron is giving you a new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast to get you through the week! He previews Louisville-Kentucky and the College Football Playoff with Louisville radio host Nick Coffey, and then welcomes on his good friend James Alberino, the "Spread Investor" to talk betting the playoff and college football bowl games. Here is a rundown of today's show: Louisville-Kentucky and College Football Playoff previews: Aaron opens the show by welcoming on Nick Coffey to preview the Louisville-Kentucky game and the College Football Playoff this weekend. The guys discuss the ups and downs of both Louisville and Kentucky, and answer the question -- who which program needs this win more? Then they talk the playoff: Does Oklahoma stand a chance? What to make of Clemson-Ohio State? And how about edgy Dabo Swinney? Then the guys make their picks in the big games. Bowl Betting with "The Spread Investor": Aaron welcomes on his buddy onto

It was a busy in college hoops and Aaron Torres -- fresh off a trip to Las Vegas -- is here to recap it all. From Kentucky's loss, to a bad weekend for the SEC, great start for the Big East and James Wiseman's departure, Aaron has you covered. What Does Kentucky's Second Straight Loss Say About the Wildcats? Aaron opens the show by talking about Kentucky's second straight loss, this time at the hands of Ohio State. He opens by discussing the Buckeyes and why they are worthy of a Top 3 ranking nationally before transitioning to the Wildcats. Even despite the loss, and even despite Kentucky's offensive struggles, he explains why he doesn't believe the season is lost for the Wildcats. The Rest of College Hoops Including Thoughts on James Wiseman: Aaron spends the rest of the show discussing the rest of the weekend in college hoops. He talks about a disastrous start for the SEC, why he's done talking about the Florida Gators, and why the Big East might be the best conference top to bottom in the sport. Finally, h

With Kentucky falling to Utah, it was a late night for college hoops fans, but Aaron Torres is up early to recap it all on today's Aaron Torres Podcast. In addition to talking all things college hoops, he is also joined by Auburn coach Bruce Pearl in his debut on the show! Here is a quick rundown: Kentucky Loses to Utah in an Awful Night for the SEC: Aaron opens the show by talking about Kentucky's late night loss to Utah (4:00). He explains why Kentucky simply isn't good enough offensively to play so poorly on defense, then discusses parallels between last season following the loss to Seton Hall, and explains why he does believe this is "fixable" for the Wildcats. Then he talks about another disappointing night in the SEC, including a loss for Tennessee, which like Kentucky, seems to be out of sorts (19:00). Are Auburn and Arkansas the two best bets in this league? Is anyone actually good? Aaron has the answers. Bruce Pearl Joins the Show: Next Up, Aaron is joined by Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl (30:00), wh

College basketball took center stage this weekend and Aaron Torres is here to recap it all. From North Carolina losing Cole Anthony and to Wofford, to Gonzaga and Memphis picking up big wins, and Kentucky finally playing a power opponent, Aaron recaps it all. He also tells you how you can meet him next weekend in Las Vegas for the CBS Sports Classic. Here's a rundown of today's show: North Carolina Loses Cole Anthony - Could they Miss the NCAA Tourney Too?? Aaron opens the show by discussing the shocking news that Cole Anthony is out with a knee injury (7:00). The Tar Heels took the court without him on Sunday and proceeded to lose to Wofford, and Aaron wonders: If he doesn't come back soon, will they miss the NCAA Tournament too. He also hits on Sunday's other big game where Ohio State lost to Minnesota, and Aaron explains why he isn't too worried. Gonzaga and Memphis Impress on Saturday: Next, Aaron goes back to Saturday, where he discusses Gonzaga's win over Arizona (17:00) and why it's time to appreciate

With a quiet Thursday and Friday in college hoops, we've got your newest episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast ready to go early this week. Aaron discusses Louisville's disappointing effort against Texas Tech in New York and more before he is joined by ESPN and SEC Network's Andy Kennedy to take a look across the SEC hoops landscape. Plus, Aaron tells you how you can meet him at the CBS Sports Classic in Vegas next week. Here is a rundown of today's show. Louisville Loses to Texas Tech and Real Problems are Exposed: Following its first loss of the season, Aaron opens the show by discussing how real problems have emerged for Louisville. Despite what their fans think (and they were angry on social media Tuesday night), this is a team that doesn't have good point guard play or scoring outside of Jordan Nwora. Are those problems fixable for the Cards and what happens next? He also talks about another incredible win for Chris Beard, and whether his future is in Lubbock or not, and why he has actually been impressed

It was a busy week across college sports and Aaron is here to recap it all. He opens by discussing the weekend in college football, and then is joined by his buddy Ryan Fowler from Tuscaloosa to talk Kirby Smart, Coach O and Lane Kififn's hiring at Ole Miss. Finally, Aaron wraps by answering your questions in his college hoops mailbag. Here is a rundown of today's show (with times of segments listed): The College Football Playoff is Set: Aaron explains why the committee got it right this year. He also hits on the other big topics from the weekend, including, has Kirby Smart already reached his potential at Georgia (16:30)? And Lane Kiffin has arrived at Ole Miss! Then Aaron is joined by his good buddy, Tuscaloosa radio host Ryan Fowler (33:00) to discuss the next steps for Bama, has LSU surpassed Alabama, and what he makes of where Kirby Smart is at Georgia. College Hoops Mailbag: Torres has the answers to all of your college hoops questions (70:00). It was relatively quiet weekend, but Aaron opens by discuss

With the ACC-Big Ten Challenge we got some GREAT college hoops this week and Aaron Torres is here to recap it all, from UNC's woes to Louisville's success and what to make of Michigan State? Then he switches gears to the SEC title game and college football with his buddy Jacob Hester of Sirius XM, in an action-packed Aaron Torres Podcast. Highlights:  ACC-Big Ten Challenge Recap: We got a great few days of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge and Aaron recaps it all. He explains why UNC's 25-point loss to Ohio State showed just how much trouble North Carolina is in -- and why those problems aren't going to get solved this year. He quickly touches on Louisville's win before transitioning to Duke and Michigan State. Love them or hate them, Duke is in fact for real, and what exactly is wrong with Michigan State? Also, are we seeing history repeat itself with Virginia? College Football with Sirius XM's Jacob Hester: Next up, Aaron is joined by LSU legend and Sirius XM host Jacob Hester to preview the SEC title game. Hester

It's an action-packed edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron is joined by his old buddy Nick Coffey to recap a wild weekend of college football. The two discuss a wild Iron Bowl, Jim Harbaugh and Michigan, and Scott Satterfield's "L's Down" reaction in the Louisville-Kentucky football game. Then Aaron recaps a wild week of hoops following Feast Week. Here is a full rundown of today's show: College Football Recap: Nick and Aaron discuss why a wild Iron Bowl, and why they're happy they no longer have to discuss Alabama is a legitimate playoff option. Then they discuss another Michigan loss to Ohio State, and if this is as good as it's going to get for the Wolverines under Jim Harbaugh. Finally, Nick Coffey goes in-depth on the "L's down" controversy at the end of the Louisville-Kentucky football game and Aaron raves about the play of Lynn Bowden. What We Learned in Feast Week: Aaron wraps the show by playing "Where Aaron was right, Where Aaron Was Wrong," breaking down what we learned during Feast

It's been an eventful week since the last episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, and Aaron recaps it all in the way that only he can. From hoops to football, Duke losing, Nate Sestina's injury and so much more, he recaps it all.  Full recap of "Feast Week" so far: Aaron opens the show by discussing an eventful "Feast Week." He explains why even though they lost the Maui final, Dayton is a team that college hoops fans will be discussing all year. Plus he discusses Duke's loss, why we should have seen this coming, and are there any elite teams in college hoops this year? And finally he discusses the devastating Nate Sestina injury. What does it mean for Kentucky, and why it's time for EJ Montgomery and Nick Richards to show just how good they are.  Looking ahead to the College Football rivalry weekend: Aaron wraps by discussing the huge weekend of rivalry college football. He explains why he is disappointed in the committee for moving Ohio State to No. 1, and why he expects Michigan to keep things close

There's better way to head into the holiday week than with an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast! There's so much college football and basketball to get into, so let's quit wasting time. Highlights: College Football Playoff Picture is Taking Shape: With Oregon's loss and Oklahoma's near loss, Aaron explains what it means for the playoff picture. He also discusses why this year proves that expanding the playoff to eight teams would be idiotic. Aaron also answers the question: with Oregon out, who will get the fourth spot? Feast Week Preview: It's one of the great weeks of the college hoops season. Aaron recaps the Baylor-Villanova classic, a duel between two teams you should watch all season. He also discusses that UConn-Xavier double-overtime thriller and why this might just have been the re-emergence of UConn hoops as we know it. Finally, he wraps by previewing all the big Feast Week events, from the Maui Invitational to the Battle 4 Atlantis and much, much more! Learn more about your

It's Thursday, and you know what that means: A new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses all the comings and goings in college hoops, including Kentucky's struggles, James Wiseman's suspension and a run-in with Nevada fans. Plus, he looks ahead to the weekend in college football. Highlights:  James Wiseman and Just How Bad is Kentucky? Aaron opens the show by discussing the latest in college hoops. He starts with James Wiseman's suspension and explains why this is proof that Memphis was not smart for fighting the NCAA. Then he turns his attention to Kentucky. What is wrong, and can it be fixed? He wraps it up by discussing a run-in with Nevada fans after the Wolfpack's 2-3 start. The College Football Look Ahead: Aaron takes a look at the college football landscape heading into Week 13. He explains why a debate about Alabama and Oregon for the final playoff spot is no debate at all, and why he expects Ohio State to win convincingly against Penn State this weekend. Learn more about

It's another episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron recaps a really fun weekend across college sports. He starts by talking Tua's hip and the playoff picture and wraps talking college hoops and the disappointing Florida Gators. Here is a rundown of today's show: Don't Blame Nick Saban for Tua's Hip Injury: Aaron opens the show by discussing the biggest story in college football, the injury to Tua Tagovailoa's hip. He explains why people shouldn't be blaming Nick Saban, and why it had nothing to do with previous injuries. Aaron also wraps the football segment by updating the playoff picture - does Georgia have enough offense to make a real run? Is LSU's defense good enough? And what about Oklahoma's wild comeback. Florida Basketball is Really Bad: Aaron wraps by talking all the big storylines in college hoops. He gives an update on James Wiseman at Memphis, and why the Tigers did the right thing by sitting him out going forward. Then he discussed Florida's disastrous start to the season. Aaron gi

College hoops is underway and there is plenty to talk about -- which is exactly what we do on today's Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron recaps Kentucky's stunning loss to Evansville, and then gives you the latest on James Wiseman. Here is a rundown on today's show: Kentucky Gets Shocked by Evansville: It was one of the single most stunning losses in recent college basketball history: Evansville went to Rupp Arena and came out with a victory. Aaron goes in-depth on what went wrong, what needs to be fixed and why Kentucky isn't good enough right now to overlook anyone. He also explains why, despite the disappointing loss, he still believes the Wildcats will be an elite team long-term. The Latest on James Wiseman: Following Memphis' loss on Tuesday, where they once again played James Wiseman, Aaron gives the latest on Wiseman's status. He explains why -- despite the media applauding Memphis -- it is actually idiotic for the Tigers to play Wiseman. Also, why it's unfair to the other players on the team.